Topping Out Ceremony of Studio City Phase 2 Marks Construction Milestone

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently held a topping out ceremony and unveiled the design concept for the anticipated Studio City Phase 2. Located in the Cotai district of Macau adjacent to the Lotus Bridge crossing with Mainland China, the Hollywood-inspired Studio City resort has welcomed guests and visitors to the city since 2015. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and built by China State Construction International Holdings, the USD $1.3-billion Studio City Phase 2 complex further complements the integrated resort’s existing Phase 1, which features a modern interpretation of the rich detailing, bold geometries and craftsmanship of the Art Deco period. … Read more

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Life and Mind Building Represents Largest Teaching, Research Facility for Oxford University

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Construction has started on the Life and Mind Building in Oxford, England, as part of Legal & General and Oxford University’s £4bn partnership established in June 2019. This building represents the largest building project ever undertaken on behalf of the university, and will be its largest teaching and research facility, significantly improving the way that biology and psychology are taught in Oxford. This will help scientists in the departments of biology and experimental psychology solve some of our major global challenges. Wates has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver the NBBJ-designed Life and Mind Building, which is due … Read more

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Joint Venture Awarded Design-Build Contract for 4 New National Schools in Ireland

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BAM Ireland has been awarded the Design-Build contract for four new national schools in Dublin and Cork, Ireland as part of a Department of Education’s Design and Build Framework Schools Bundle in a joint venture with Glasgiven Contracts. The four new school projects are located at Ballinteer, Cherrywood and Knocklyon in Co. Dublin, while the fourth is at Carrs Hill, Douglas, Co. Cork. Work has already commenced on all four sites. It is expected that the schools will be delivered by the end of 2022 and in total can accommodate over 2,000 students. The 4,426-square-meter Ballinteer Educate Together National School … Read more

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Department of State Breaks Ground on New Office Annex for U.S. Embassy in Bangkok

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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new office annex for the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Heath and Director-General Witchu Vejjajiva of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs were joined by other distinguished guests for the ceremony. The multi-story building will be situated on an existing 11-acre site in the Pathum Wan district of central Bangkok, across the street from the Embassy Chancery. The new building will provide a secure, modern, sustainable and resilient platform for U.S. diplomacy in Thailand. SHoP Architects of New York … Read more

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Luxury Mixed-Use Resort in Limassol, Cyprus to Feature ‘City within a City’ Bespoke Concept

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Hill International has been selected by Anolia Holdings Ltd to provide project and construction management services for its flagship mixed-use project in Cyprus. The new resort is one of the most prominent, green and sustainable developments in Cyprus and will feature a luxury hotel, Grand Hyatt Limassol; a residential tower; gated community villas and an array of premium facilities, all presented in a “city within a city” bespoke concept. Sited on a premier seafront location on a Blue Flag beach, the resort is spread across 10 hectares of lush parkland. Once complete, the resort will comprise a 300-key (with 42 … Read more

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